Erased By Thought
Motor, 2021
9/10
The Zurich artist Gina Été is quickly making a name for herself with her highly praised ‘hybrid pop’ approach, and this debut album sees the vocalist and musician singing in multiple languages while also touching on lush, busy moments as well as minimal, raw bouts of artistic song craft.
“Trauma” leads the listen with a thoughtful display of modern pop, where Été’s soft, expressive singing aligns with playful electronic ideas, and “Lach Du Nur” follows with a hypnotic, dreamy approach where frisky drumming and an elegant backdrop complement her cultured pipes.
Closer to the halfway point, “All Or Nothing” finds itself in a beat heavy and highly melodic landscape of electro-pop fun, while “Rastios” is fueled by graceful piano amid a soulful delivery. “Nulle Part”, one of the album’s best, then showcases the tremendous versatility in Été’s pretty vocals alongside equally gorgeous instrumentation.
Landing near the end, “Somnifére” offers a stylish climate of both acoustic and electronic ideas that she manipulates with precision, and “Tired People” exits the listen in piano balladry that’s poetic, stirring and just so flawlessly executed.
It’s no surprise that Été’s name has been mentioned alongside Sophie Hunger and Bjork, cause her innovative intimacy and powerful, inviting take on pop could and should make her a household name.
Travels well with: CNJR- WSTLND; Benjamin Schoos- Doubt In My Heart